luz

/ˈluθ/, [ˈluθ]

light


Noun luz f (plural luces)

  1. light
  2. (anatomy) lumen
  3. (figuratively, usually in the plural) brightness, intelligence
    Vas a llegar con menos luces.
    You're going to get there with less intellect.
  4. (figuratively) focus, point of view, understanding
    Debes verlo bajo una nueva luz.
    You must see it from a new point of view.
  5. (electricity) electric power
    Se fue la luz.
    There is a blackout.

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Examples
  • La lámpara vieja dio una luz tenue.

    The old lamp gave a dim light.

  • La luz se puso roja.

    The light turned red.

  • Ella dará a luz en Julio.

    She will give birth in July.

  • Agradecería que apagaras la luz.

    I'd appreciate it if you would turn out the lights.

  • Tom se olvidó de apagar la luz.

    Tom forgot to turn off the light.

  • Los ojos de los gatos son muy sensibles a la luz.

    Cats' eyes are very sensitive to light.

  • Apagá la luz y andá a dormir.

    Turn off the light and go to sleep.

  • La semana pasada ella dio a luz a una hermosa niña.

    Last week she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.

  • Me pasé una luz roja en mi auto porque estaba apresurado.

    I ran a red light in my car, because I was in a hurry.

  • Ayer por la noche se fue la luz por culpa de la tormenta.

    The light went off last night in the storm.

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